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1937
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2025
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William Barnhart Obituary
William was born in Chicora on July 20, 1937. He was the son of the late Steve D. and Elsie J. Heeter Barnhart.
He attended school in Karns City. Bill worked at Penreco in Karns City and retired following 45 years of service. In his earlier years, Bill enjoyed working on cars at his garage in Karns City.
He is survived by one son, William Allen Barnhart Jr. and his wife, Anna, of Bruin; a daughter, Karen Sue Hilliard and her husband, Rick, of Butler; five grandchildren, Shawn Barnhart and his wife, Syndi, of Butler, Chad Barnhart and his wife, Lura, of Prospect, Eric Hilliard of Butler, Jon Knoll and his wife, Amber, of Karns City, and Marissa Tirk of New Kensington; six great-grandchildren, Asiah, Alexcia, Addy, Luke, Lilyana and Easton; two brothers, Leroy and Jeff Barnhart; and a sister-in-law, Adele Barnhart; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sons, infant, Kevin Barnhart, and Stephen Barnhart; and a brother, Richard "Dick" Barnhart.
BARNHART - Private funeral arrangements for William A. "Bill" Barnhart Sr., who died Thursday, May 8, 2025, are under the direction of HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Barnhart's name may be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.
To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.
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Pat Patsy
May 23, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Bill was one of a kind, not much he couldn't do, from carpentry, auto repair, to fixing anything. (even with a few parts left over, He could get anything working again. He helped me so many times over the years.
Tammy Anthony blair
May 19, 2025
You will be missed dearly fly high our angel.
Joan Ball
May 13, 2025
Karen, Thinking of you. My condolences to you and your family. God Bless
pat patsy
May 13, 2025
Allen and Karen, so sorry for your loss. Lots of memories for sure.
sandy black
May 13, 2025
So sorry about your dad, your family are in my prayers
Candy Ridley
May 12, 2025
Thoughts and prayers to his loved ones. Bill was a great neighbor. I'm sure he'll be missed by all
Karli Wolfe, LPN
May 12, 2025
Sending love and condolences to your family during this time . Though our interactions were few, I have carried his family in my heart these last few years . May he rest in peace
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